Rococo Revival Ivory Lacquered Pier Mirror - Gilded Floral Carved Pediment with Triple Mirror Panels

Design & Inspiration

Place this mirror at the end of an entrance hall and the room doubles — the carved ivory frame commanding the wall the way a great portrait commands a gallery. At 190 cm tall and 120 cm wide, it is furniture at the scale of architecture: a piece that does not merely occupy a wall but defines it. The composition draws from the French Rococo pier mirror tradition, where height was used deliberately to connect floor to ceiling and create the illusion of infinite depth. The ivory lacquered ground, touched throughout with antique gold relief work, catches warm light and releases it slowly across the room.

Materials & Craftsmanship

The frame is constructed from Romanian solid redwood with a humidity content below 10% — a material prized for its stability and receptiveness to fine carving detail. Over this, a hand-applied ivory lacquer ground has been built up in successive coats, each sanded back before the next is laid, to produce the smooth, warm finish visible in the photographs. The relief carvings — scrolling acanthus, delicate floral garlands, and C-scroll corner ornaments — are then gilded in antique gold, a tone that reads as warm brass rather than bright gilt, appropriate to the Rococo Revival palette. The triple mirror plate composition (one large central plate flanked by two vertical panels) is a direct reference to the French trumeau and pier mirror tradition, maximizing light reflection while creating a layered visual depth unique to this format.

Dimensions & Details

Height: 190 cm | Width: 120 cm. The scrolled pediment at the crown features a central shell cartouche with flanking C-scroll volutes — the most densely carved zone of the frame and the first element the eye lands on when entering a room. The lower apron carries a symmetrical floral medallion, anchoring the composition at the base. Flanking vertical panels are set within the frame structure and separated from the central plate by carved column-form dividers, giving the mirror a three-dimensional architectural quality distinct from a simple flat frame.

Handcrafted in Egypt

Produced in Egypt by Brass & Wood artisans working in the tradition of classical European decorative carving, this mirror faithfully reproduces the design vocabulary of the Rococo Revival period. Every element — from the layered lacquer ground to the gilded relief — is applied by hand, making each piece a unique interpretation of the original. The craft knowledge behind this piece is the same that has supplied palaces, grand hotels, and formal reception rooms across the region for decades.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials is this mirror made from?

The frame is solid Romanian redwood (humidity below 10%), finished in hand-applied ivory lacquer with antique gold gilded relief carvings. The mirror plates are standard quality glass.

Is assembly required?

Minimal assembly is required — the mirror ships in protective packaging and requires only final positioning and wall-anchoring hardware, which is included.

Can this mirror be customized?

Yes. Brass & Wood offers customization on frame color, lacquer tone, and gilding finish. Contact our team to discuss your specific requirements.